The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-03-17

ing improves the texture Of soil by max
ing it more porous. drier, looser, and
more friable; it makes land more easily |
worked; it raises the temperature Of
the soil; it enables greater vltiety of
crop to be grown it gives an earlier
harvest; and it makes manure more |
effectual. And even this does not ex-
hanst the practical advantages ofdrain-
ing vet lands.
WINDOW PLANTS.
In cultiyating house window plants,
people often worry as to how to keep
them warm. The hought rarely occurs
that they may BE- too warm. Great heat
is, however, frequently the cause Of fail
nre. Gas is often charged with what high
temperature does. People often envy the
windows Of the poor where flowers of
any kind seemto thrive. The compara-
lively low temperature has much to do
with it. Flowe like yiole.s, roses, ger
aniums, fu,chias aad many others are
better at temperature of 80 degrees
than they would be at 70.
A COMFORTABLE HOME.
To make home really attractive. we
must make it a perfect garden of CON-
forts, place ofdelight at whose thresh-
old husband, father and sons may drop
their burden Of care, sure Of solacc and
recreation at their own fireside. No
time is ill-bestowed that is spent in the
adornment of a home. Not too much
fancy work but just enough to brighten
and relieves few house plants, bird,
and some other bright objects. The
windows of the stores tfat line the
city streets for miles win many a pur-
chase thr1' tasteful arrangement Of
their goods, and so should our doors,
set Hospitality ajar. reveal cosy home
interiors. whose warmth and harmony
brightens and makes for friend and kin
little heaven here below.
HEART DECORATION.
..Sallie." said . good old grand
mother to young girl who was busily
engaged in whitening her complex
ion and arranging her hair.
What is it. grandma?
"You girls think of nothing but try
ing to improve nature.
I'VE are obliged to do that grandma.
We are compelled to do a great deal
Of decorating nowadays in order 10
present handsOmer appearance
Yes my child, but when l was
young lady us girls used to decorate
our hearts as well. and there wasn't
an old maid in our county. but now
the woods are full of them.
A BREAKFAST DISH.
A simple and delicious method Of
preparing potatoes for breakfast is a
great favorite in the West Indies.
Two pounds Of peeled potatoes are
washed and grated; four ounces each
are added of sugar and butter melted,
one tearpoonful each of salt and pep
per. well mixed; placed in a baking
dish and put into brisk oven until
done; it shows a delicate brown
color.
HOT WATER FOR sPRAINs.
Hot water is the best thing that can
be used to heal sprain or bruise. The
wounded part should be placedin water
rs hot as can be borne for fifteen min
utes. and in all ordinary cases the pain
will gradually disappear. Hot water
applied BY means of cloths is a sovereign
remedy for neuralgia or pleurisy pains.
For burns or scald apply cloths well
saturated with cool alum water. keeping
the injured parts covered from the air.
i FOR SORE THROAT.
il Every one has cure for sore throat,
but simple remedies appear to be most
effectual. Salt ard water is used by
many as a gargle. but little alum and
honey dissolved in sage tea is better
An application of cloths wrung out oi
not water and applied to the neck
changing as often IS they begin to cool
has the most potency for removing in
flammatlon Of anything we ever tried
1t should be kept up for q number o1
hours. Dnring the evening is usual,
the most cor yenient time for applyin.
this remedy
Scientific American
BOUND THEMSELVES.
j, Two persons who have chosen eacl
, other ont Of all the species. with desigl
to be each others mutual comfort an,
;. entertainment, have in that actor
bound themselves to be good-humored
affa5le, discreet. forgiving, patient ant
joyful with respect to each Others frsil
ties and imperfections to the end Of thei
: lives.
II SCRAP BOOK NOTES.
Colors near the face should be sol
) and indescribable.
Cold rain water and soap will remov
!. machine grease from washable fab
RIGS.
Women of taste arc content with
few things-and those good-in lie
of a quantity of cheap finery.
Salt fish are quickest and best fresh
ened by soaking in so,- milk.
Blue ointment and kerosene, mikes
in equal proportions and applied to bed
3 steads. is an u..failing bug remedy. an
5 q coat of whitewash is ditto for
log house.
Ladies who study economy will neve
: adopt the outre in anything, for outr
! fashions never last long.
Salt will curdle new milk. hence il
j preparing milk porridge. gravies. etc.
! the sa t should not be added until tn
, dish is prepared.
! Kerosene will make your teakettle a
bright as new. Saturated woolen IA,
! and rub with it. 1t will also rcmov
! stains from the cleau varnished furni
: ture.
! A dress or jacket properly made an
. properly fitted by good dressnakel
though this costs more than one made b
Il novice. will look and hang well to tn